Fibromyalgia causes structural brain changes
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 Gout unveiled as surprising culprit in neurodegenerative diseasesGout unveiled as surprising culprit in neurodegenerative diseases
 
Research highlights the association between gout and neurodegenerative diseases, revealing that gout patients exhibit smaller brain volumes, increased brain iron markers, and a higher incidence of conditions such as dementia, Parkinson's disease, and essential tremor, particularly within the first three years after diagnosis.
 
 
 Fibromyalgia causes structural brain changesFibromyalgia causes structural brain changes
 
Pain-processing regions are particularly affected by changes in brain volume. The good news is that these changes may be reversible.
 
   Long-term opioid use more common among patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditionsLong-term opioid use more common among patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions
 
Patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions are vulnerable to long term opioid use, with up to 1 in 3 of those with rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia, who take these drugs for the first time, potentially at risk, suggest the findings of a research letter, published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
 
   Can ingesting products with different percentages of cocoa affect muscle pain sensation?Can ingesting products with different percentages of cocoa affect muscle pain sensation?
 
Researchers investigated whether consuming different cocoa products in different proportions could lower pain experimentally induced by injecting hypertonic saline into the masseter muscle of healthy individuals.
 
 Injectable fatty acid copolymer ARA 3000 BETA shows therapeutic potential in treating osteoarthritis
 
Injectable fatty acid copolymer ARA 3000 BETA shows therapeutic potential in treating osteoarthritisResearchers examined the therapeutic potential of ARA 3,000 BETA for treating osteoarthritis.
 
 
 Using synthetic peptides for inflammatory disease diagnosis
 
Using synthetic peptides for inflammatory disease diagnosisScientists have developed a peptide that binds to the protein calprotectin, a marker of major inflammatory disorders, and shown that it is suitable for diagnostic tests.
 
 
 Study shows the potential of TAp63 as a new therapeutic target for rheumatoid arthritis
 
Study shows the potential of TAp63 as a new therapeutic target for rheumatoid arthritisRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by joint deterioration. The clinical outcomes of patients with active RA can be improved using anti-rheumatic medications, such as methotrexate (MTX).
 
 
 Researchers investigate the effect of sulfur water baths on rheological blood properties
 
Researchers investigate the effect of sulfur water baths on rheological blood propertiesResearchers evaluated the health benefits of sulfur balneotherapy (sulfur baths) on the rheological properties of the blood of osteoarthritis (OA) patients.
 
 
 How to be more inclusive and offer assistance to people with common hidden disabilities
 
How to be more inclusive and offer assistance to people with common hidden disabilitiesIn the UK alone, there are around 14.5 million people who live with a disability.
 
 
 Common diabetes drug could be repurposed as a treatment for autoimmune disorders
 
Common diabetes drug could be repurposed as a treatment for autoimmune disordersSwansea University researchers have found that a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes can potentially be used in the treatment of autoimmune disorders.
 
 
 Clinical trial shows efficacy and safety of brepocitinib for treating adults with psoriatic arthritis
 
Clinical trial shows efficacy and safety of brepocitinib for treating adults with psoriatic arthritisBrepocitinib is an oral drug that inhibits certain enzymes involved in inflammation-;called tyrosine kinase 2 and Janus kinase 1-;and is being tested for the treatment of several immunological diseases.
 
 
 Looking at cancer drugs to help put the brakes on classic indicators of aging
 
Looking at cancer drugs to help put the brakes on classic indicators of agingAntiretroviral cocktails can make human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, undetectable and untransmittable, but both the virus and its treatment can also accelerate aging of bone and muscle.
 
 
 Whole body cryostimulation: Useful "add-on" treatment for obesity
 
Whole body cryostimulation: Useful "add-on" treatment for obesityWhole body cryostimulation is a useful "add-on" treatment for obesity, research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland (17-20 May) suggests.
 
 
 Wayne State University faculty member awarded grant to focus on the health of incarcerated older adults
 
Wayne State University faculty member awarded grant to focus on the health of incarcerated older adultsWayne State University faculty member Rodlescia Sneed, Ph.D. has been awarded a five-year Career Development grant from the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health.
 
 
 Understanding the evolution of antibody affinity maturation and humanization
 
Understanding the evolution of antibody affinity maturation and humanizationIn this article, Sino Biological discusses the evolution of antibody humanization and affinity maturation and how this affects the life sciences field.
 
 
 Weekend catch-up sleep may minimize the risk of hyperuricemia in postmenopausal women
 
Weekend catch-up sleep may minimize the risk of hyperuricemia in postmenopausal womenSleep deprivation, especially common during postmenopause, has been linked with a number of health problems, including hyperuricemia (elevated serum uric acid), which can often lead to gout and other life-threatening conditions such as heart disease.